Wildlife reserves · South West England
Ham Common (LNR)
In or near Upton.
Ham Common (LNR) — nature reserve in Dorset, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Ham Common (LNR) is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, with the postcode BH15 4LZ. The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, which is 1.2 km away. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Ham Common (LNR) is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: local nature reserve. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Dorset, England". Coordinates: 50.7170°, -2.0290°.
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Official information
Poole Harbour Canoe Club offers a range of paddlesport activities in two locations: Poole Harbour and the River Stour. Visitors can engage in canoeing, kayaking, and participate in races or training sessions.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Harbour SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ham Common SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Poole Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Ham Common is a Local Nature Reserve at Hamworthy, near Poole, Dorset. Located on the north west shores of Poole Harbour, it is predominantly a heathland site but includes many other habitats including waste ground, mixed woodland, and a freshwater lake (Hamworthy Lake). Parking for the site can be found at Hamworthy Beach with access to the waterside for kayaking etc., or above the common from Napier Road. Easy walking access from Haven Rockley Holiday Park. On 17 October 2003 Ham Common 'twinned' with Fleet Pond Local Nature Reserve in Hampshire. In 2006 a twinning event, and plaque unveiling, took place at Ham Common.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.7170, -2.0290
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH15 4LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5643830 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ham Common, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ham Common Local Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1887672.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Lake North Beach
Beaches · 0.0 km
Ham Common
Forests & woodlands · 0.1 km
Rockley Park
Caravan parks · 0.3 km
Flying Boat fuel depot
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Poole Harbour Canoe Club
Harbours & ports · 0.4 km
Lake Pier
Piers · 0.5 km
Lake Pier
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Hamworthy
Villages · 1.2 km
War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard
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Lychett Bay Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 1.4 km
Hamworthy Beach
Beaches · 1.8 km
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Viewpoints · 1.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ham Common (LNR)?
- Ham Common (LNR) is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH15 4LZ), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Ham Common (LNR)?
- Ham Common (LNR) — nature reserve in Dorset, England.
- How do I get to Ham Common (LNR)?
- The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH15 4LZ.
- Is Ham Common (LNR) a listed building?
- Ham Common (LNR) is officially recognised as local nature reserve listed.
- Is Ham Common (LNR) a protected site?
- Yes — Ham Common (LNR) is part of the Poole Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ham Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ham Common (LNR) free to visit?
- Yes, Ham Common (LNR) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ham Common (LNR)?
- The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH15 4LZ.
- Are dogs allowed at Ham Common (LNR)?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.